KitchenAid KEHU309 manual Aluminum Foil andMetal, PositioningBakingTray, Microwave Cooking Power

Aluminum Foil andMetal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

■Always use the turntable.

■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

PositioningBakingTray

Baking tray can only be used with convection cooking and grilling. To avoid damage to the microwave oven,do not use baking tray in combination with microwave cooking.

Place baking tray on slide rails as shown below. Push in tray to stop position. Check that the baking tray is level.

For best cooking results, use baking tray only in the recommended position.

A

B

A. Slide rail

B. Baking tray

Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

MICROWAVE COOKING POWER CHART

PERCENT/NAME	NUMBER	USE
100%, High	10	Quick heating convenience
(default setting)		foods and foods with high
		water content, such as soups,
		beverages and most
		vegetables.
90%	9	Cooking small, tender pieces
		of meat, ground meat, poultry
		pieces and fish fillets.
		Heating cream soups.
80%	8	Heating rice, pasta or
		casseroles.
		Cooking and heating foods
		that need a cook power lower
		than high. For example, whole
		fish and meat loaf.
70%,	7	Reheating a single serving of
Medium-High		food.
60%	6	Cooking sensitive foods such
		as cheese and egg dishes,
		pudding and custards.
		Cooking non-stirrable
		casseroles, such as lasagna.
50%, Medium	5	Cooking ham, whole poultry
		and pot roasts.
		Simmering stews.
40%	4	Melting chocolate.
		Heating bread, rolls and
		pastries.
30%, Medium-	3	Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Low, Defrost		poultry and precooked foods.
20%	2	Softening butter, cheese, and
		ice cream.
10%, Low	1	Taking chill out of fruit.

To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%:

1.Touch the number keys to set a length of time to cook.

2.Touch POWER.

3.Using the Microwave Cooking Power chart above, enter the corresponding number for the desired power level.

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and the end screen will appear on the display.

If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

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